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Campfire Snack Mix

Campfire snack mix with golden toasted cereal, nuts, pretzels, and buttery Worcestershire seasoning. Cook on a grill for 10–15 minutes, then cool before adding M&Ms or chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
cooling 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry mix
  • 3 cup Chex cereal
  • 2 cup pretzel sticks
  • 2 cup popcorn, popped
  • 1 cup mixed nuts
Seasoned coating
  • 0.25 cup butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
Sweet add-in
  • 1 cup M&Ms or chocolate chips Add after cooling so they don’t melt.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Make the snack base
  1. Combine Chex cereal, pretzel sticks, popcorn, and nuts in a large disposable aluminum pan.
  2. Mix melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl until smooth.
  3. Drizzle the butter mixture over the cereal mixture and toss to coat evenly, so every piece looks lightly glossy.
Toast over the campfire
  1. Place the pan on a grill grate over medium campfire heat (about 350°F/175°C) and toast for 10 minutes.
  2. Stir every 3–4 minutes while toasting so the mix browns evenly and doesn’t scorch.
  3. Continue cooking until the cereal looks golden and the mix is toasted and fragrant, about 10–15 minutes total.
  4. Remove from the heat and let the snack mix cool for 10 minutes until no longer steaming.
Finish and store
  1. Stir in M&Ms or chocolate chips after cooling so they keep their shape and texture.
  2. Store the campfire snack mix in airtight bags or containers for camping snacking.

Notes

Pro tip: stir at least once every 3–4 minutes during toasting to keep the Chex cereal uniformly golden. Store airtight at room temperature for up to 5 days; it can also be frozen in a sealed container for up to 2 months, with chocolate usually best when thawed at room temperature. For a gluten-free swap, use gluten-free pretzels (and verify the Worcestershire sauce is gluten-free).